Merrick to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour behind Merrick. When it is 9:00 AM in Merrick, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

Merrick EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

New York, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

1:09 PM in Merrick, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Merrick to Chicago conversion table

Every hour of today in Merrick and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

MerrickChicago
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Merrick (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Merrick and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -1h

Distance

Merrick and Chicago are 1,185 km (736 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Merrick and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Merrick.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Merrick?

When it is 9:00 AM in Merrick, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Merrick?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Merrick (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Merrick and Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.